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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne, or peetha, in front of a deep red curtain, with a painted deity mural above showing raised hands holding ritual objects. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, a pink-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with a trident-like staff standing to the left. Several seated devotees in the foreground, some in white and red shawls and some in green sarees, face the throne across a brass railing, with a blurred silhouette at the lower right. Grey panels bearing lotus designs flank the stage.

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A photograph of a satsang hall where a man in orange-saffron robes and a red-orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests and a tiered gilded canopy. He wears a white flower garland and a gold pendant. Behind him hangs a red curtain with a large painted deity murti, and a golden trident leans against the throne's left side. Two grey panels with lotus and lingam motifs flank the throne. In the foreground, rows of devotees sit on a raised platform behind a brass rail, some in white, others in orange and red shawls, with a figure's silhouette in the lower right foreground, watching the seated teacher.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A seated man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha-style garland and a long ornamental necklace sits on a large ornate golden throne with lion-like armrests and tiered pinnacles, raising one hand in blessing. Behind the throne is a painted blue deity figure with multiple hands holding a lotus-like object and a trident-shaped standard beside it, and golden leaves frame the top. Several seated devotees in white dhotis, orange shawls and saffron-and-green saris face the throne across a low railing, some with hands folded.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a gold necklace and a long pink-and-white flower garland. Behind him a large painted deity murti with blue skin and raised hands stands against a red curtain, with gold foliage above. Several devotees sit cross-legged on the floor facing the throne, including a bare-shouldered man in white dhoti with an orange shawl, women in saris and a woman in a green sari with orange shawls. A golden trident stands to the left beside a lotus-patterned panel, and a brass railing separates the seated devotees from the stage. Satsang or darshan setting.2016-10-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange-red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-carved armrests, wearing a pink flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. A gold trident stands to the left. Behind the throne hang red curtains and a painted deity backdrop with raised hands. Devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit on a raised platform in front, while a dark silhouetted figure stands in the foreground. Depicted as a sannyasi-style presentation; appearance-based a person candidate seated on the throne in an ornate satsang setting.2016-10-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion and animal figures and red cushions, wearing a pink and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant. Behind the throne a blue deity figure with multiple arms holds ceremonial objects beneath gold foliage, and a red curtain hangs behind. A golden trident stands at left. Several dozen devotees sit on the floor in front of the platform, including a bare-chested man at left, women in saris and kurtas, and a few people in light clothing at right; a small flame glows at the bottom edge. The scene resembles a satsang or pada puja setting.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests and a tiered golden canopy, backed by red velvet drapes and a painted deity mural with raised hands. The seated figure wears an orange-brown turban, an orange-saffron robe, a gold necklace and a long white and pink flower garland. A golden trident stands to the left. Seated devotees in white and saffron clothing face the throne from behind a brass railing, and a dark blurred silhouette holding a umbrella-like object stands in the right foreground. Lotus-motif panels flank the throne. The seated figure is a person in a throne-seat setting, with the appearance cues of orange-saffron clothing, a turban and a flower garland, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-10-12